I had my first track day today at Big Willow. What an experience! One to remember for a lifetime!

I have to say, I have a new found respect for you serious track guys. It takes a lot of skill, experience, and concentration to drive fast on the track, but what a thrill it is. Thanks to this site for giving me the opportunity to meet a great group of guys and being able to have such an experience.

Also, it was an honor to receive instruction from Craig Stanton. He is a master at his craft and a true gentleman.

Thank you to everyone today for including me in your group!

 

Garret

Awesome you finally made it out to a track event........... Its been a long time coming for you...............

Our next event is the 3rd week of april............ I hope to see you there.............

 

Congrats on your trackday experience, god i cannot WAIT until the spring/summer trackdays and drives in my new turbooo

 

A new crack addict has been created. Oh I mean track addict

 

It only takes once and you are bitten just like the MOD bug! After my first track event I couldn't get enough. And you are so right about respecting people who can drive on the track.

I have told this story before but it is worth repeating with a lot of new faces and owners on board. My first Porsche was a 1997 993 turbo and I thought I was a pretty good driver. Went to my first track event at Mid-Ohio and thought I show these boys a thing or two!

DUH! I went out and had this 944 turbo on my ***, I could pull him on the straights but in the twisties he was all over me. You can guess what happened I spun out and he flew by. My first session out I think I spun like 3 times, well the Chief Instructor pulled me in and said listen I know you have a fast car but you can't drive for ****! Now settle down or we will have to kick you butt outta here!

Boy did I need that, after the little talk I worked with my instructor and learned a ton! Then, I went to a bunch more events, did some Skippie training and raced in their Formula Dodge series.

Love the track but you must learn how to drive.

Have fun!

 

I really want to drive on a track. Instruction would be nice.

 

Garrett,

Glad you had FUN. It was a great day and you were getting quite fast as your comfort level increased. Of course, having a champion race car driver as a coach does help a little.

Small private track days are the best.

 

Learning how to drive a high hp turbo on the track takes twice as much time than normal car.

 

We do provide private instruction at track events- we have 3 more events coming up this year- email me for more info and to be put on the list.

 

Always fun

 

That is an understatement! As fun as it is to have a truly fast car, it certainly did hinder my ability to drive fast on the track. Having 600+ turbo charged hp hanging on the rear of the car was a big challenge for me, but it sure was fun on the straight. One time, I came out of turn 9 with the CGT on my tail so I hammered it and ran it wide open to 7000rpm in 5th down the straight. I think I pulled him a couple of lengths. His comment, that is a fast car!

I think next time out I will change the program to stock, so I can focus on the line and track more and not so much the tail of the car and the power delivery. Yes, a new addict is born!

 

Just curious, what was your fee for the day including instructor?

 

Jack, do you have an Elise and GT3? I'd be interested in hearing your driving impressions comparing the two on track.

Is that pic of you in the Elise coming off the skidpad turn at Streets?

-Dave

 

So true. Nothing beats running in a track day with people that you know. Everyone knows their limits and it's so much more enjoyable than running with 40 guys that you have no idea about their level and competence.

 

Grussel
That's exactly my plan. Have as much seat time as possible with the stock GT2 plus Moton and weight reduction. Power upgrades in the Summer.